It was a night to celebrate for some of the state’s top surf lifesavers with NSW scooping three awards at the 2017 Australian Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence held in Sydney last weekend.
New Life Members Named
Surf Life Saving NSW is pleased to confirm the elevation of ten long-serving lifesavers to the exalted status of Life Membership.
Rescue Reminder Of Ocean’s Power
The dangers of rip currents were reinforced on Friday with two men being pulled out of the ocean by Council Lifeguards after getting into difficulty on the state’s South Coast.
Lifeguards Rescue Injured Surfer
Powerful surf on Sydney’s Northern Beaches was causing havoc on Thursday with one surfer fortunate that Lifeguards from the Australian Lifeguard Service were on hand after he got into difficulty while enjoying the swell.
Hazardous Surf Forecast For NSW Coast
Rock fishers, swimmers, surfers, and recreational boat users looking to make the most of the afternoon sun after work this week are being urged to exercise caution with hazardous surf expected along much of the NSW Coast.
Profile of the Month: Debbie Cooper
Debbie Cooper is the type of volunteer that every surf club needs to help run smoothly and efficiently. A go-getter, a former Nipper parent, and an enthusiastic advocate on the importance of beach safety, the long-time North Entrance administrator is worthy choice for October’s Member of the Month.
NSW Duo Europe Bound
Two New South Wales athletes will be getting some new stamps in their passports next month after they were announced as part of the Australian Life Saving Pool Rescue Team that will be travelling to Europe as preparations for next year’s World Championships continue to gather momentum.
Ocean Beach Mourns Death of Lifesaver
Despite the best efforts of volunteer surf lifesavers and paramedics, a well-respected member of Ocean Beach SLSC was unable to be revived after suffering what appears to be a medical emergency while participating in a social swim last Sunday.
Copacabana Members Honoured For Saving Cyclist
As surf lifesavers you never know when or where your skills could be called upon to save a life, and for September’s Rescue of the Month winners Stuart Sutton and his son Callum from Copacabana SLSC that moment came in the unlikely surrounds of Adcock Park on the NSW Central Coast.